American Eagle 22LR High Velocity?

[motorcyclejoe]

Just thought I'd let you know I have been having frequent FTEs using American Eagle high velocity in my M&P 22c. Remington Golden Bullet and CCI Mini-Mags run with out any problems. As soon as I try American Eagle (AE), I can't make it through one magazine without problems. The AEs also feel weaker than the CCIs and GBs. I just purchased 500 rds of the AEs and although they say "high velocity" there is no information on velocity on the box. In fact,the AEs really feel like standard velocity. I sent a note to AE and will let you know if I get a response. The lot number is AE5022. Has any one else had problems or success with AE 22LR?

 

[Magload]

All my 22 autos have brands of ammo they don't like my M&P FS 22 is real picky but feed her what she likes and she is one sweet shooter. Don

 

[g27racing]

I gave up on AE HV ammo about a year ago. I have the same issue you have in all of my semi-auto 22LR guns/rifles including:
M&P 15-22
M&P 22
Ruger Mk1 pistol

The Remington stuff sometimes will FTF but at a lower rate than the AE FTE. I used up all the Remington and only use the AE in my 22 revolvers. I have plenty of CCI mini mag and Fiocchi HV which both work flawlessly.

I will say that I had one Armscor round in 1000 that literally blew the brass case apart but I never had a FTF or FTE with the Armscor stuff.

 

[motorcyclejoe]

I gave up on AE HV ammo about a year ago. I have the same issue you have in all of my semi-auto 22LR guns/rifles including:
M&P 15-22
M&P 22
Ruger Mk1 pistol

The Remington stuff sometimes will FTF but at a lower rate than the AE FTE. I used up all the Remington and only use the AE in my 22 revolvers. I have plenty of CCI mini mag and Fiocchi HV which both work flawlessly.

I will say that I had one Armscor round in 1000 that literally blew the brass case apart but I never had a FTF or FTE with the Armscor stuff.

Thanks for the reply. Guess I will have to buy a 22 revolver. I'll let you know if I get a reply from Federal.

 

[Granite6]

Hummmm, for what it's worth we have 2 m&p 22 FS pistols and I bought 2 bricks of AE 38gn hp copper plated HV so I didn't have to burn the stash of mini-mags. One pistol is finicky and will jam occasional on anything, the other will eat the AE without any issues.

Both bricks were purchased just before the 22 insanity. I wonder if QC went out the window when they were making millions per day.

 

[motorcyclejoe]

Interesting.... If I can get to the range tomorrow I think I'll try the AEs in my M&P 22 FS.

 

[hoc9sw]

I tried another box yesterday. Basically made my .22 compact into a single shot. They have been off my list for a year or so, but found a box and decided to shoot it. I needed some jam training (yeah).

The whole federal / AE rimfire .22 line has gone down in quality the last couple of years, as I see it.

 

[CB3]

I follow the advice that reliable semi-auto cycling in .22 LR requires 40 grn bullets with a velocity of 1250 FS +.

Lighter bullets/slower speeds produce problems in many 22's.

 

[motorcyclejoe]

Hmm .... according to the Federal website the AE 22LR I was using are 40 grain with a velocity of 1250 fps.
I really find that hard to believe as they were noticeably softer when firing - to the point that it occurred to me there was no way the gun was going to cycle immediately after pulling the trigger. In fact I thought maybe they were defective or improperly loaded rounds.